Restaurant pulls-back from full capacity after customer complaints

[TexasTowelie]

HONOLULU(KHON2) — Restaurants have been struggling to stay afloat, wanting to fully reopen for more than a year, but many restaurant owners said asking for private medical information is more trouble than its worth.

Last week, Governor David Ige announced that they can operate at full capacity if they ensure guests are fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID test within 48 hours of dining. But very few establishments have taken advantage of the Tier 5 rules allowing them to operate at 100 percent.

One restaurant owner, who asked not to be identified, said he implemented the rule than rolled it back just a few hours later due to customer complaints. He said it was too hard on his employees and not worth the trouble.

Hawaii Restaurant Association Chairman Greg Maples said they are grateful the state is trying to help but added that the requirements make it more challenging.

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